Embark on a tropical offshore adventure from Fiji to Vanuatu, crossing the sunlit South Pacific in steady trade winds and deep blue seas. This non-stop passage offers stunning sunrises, starlit nights, and the peaceful rhythm of life at sea.
Gain hands-on experience with navigation, weather routing, sail trim, and international clearance—ideal for both seasoned sailors and those new to ocean passages. Watch for marine life, cast a line for fresh fish, and enjoy the simplicity of open-water sailing.
With warm winds and endless horizons, this journey blends adventure, skill-building, and pure ocean serenity.
Trade wind sailing
Enjoy steady tropical breezes and classic downwind conditions for smooth, fast offshore cruising.
Hands-on offshore experience
Build confidence and skills with sail trim, navigation, weather routing, and night watch duties.
Ocean wildlife encounters
Spot dolphins, flying fish, seabirds, and maybe even a whale as you cross rich Pacific waters.
Stunning skies and starlit nights
Watch breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and the Milky Way from the open sea.
Landfall in Vanuatu
Arrive in a vibrant island nation known for its warm welcomes, cultural depth, and lush volcanic landscapes.
Acting as watch captain (day and night), helming, navigating, checking weather and monitoring AIS and radar and for both traffic and rain squalls. View gallery
Downloading and analysing the latest weather forecasts and calculating best route to destination. View gallery
Navigating, hazard identification, entering waypoints and calculating updated ETA’s. View gallery
Watch roster planning, matching responsibility to experience, crew management and communication. View gallery
Familiarisation of all safety procedures, sail planning, storm preparation planning and abandon ship procedures. View gallery
Advice on how to take responsibility for managing clothing, hydration, sleep and nutrition to maintain your health and well being aboard. View gallery
Planning our arrival and route to safe harbour including timing with daylight (if required), weather factors, navigational hazards, communications / customs and sail/motor arrival plan. View gallery
Hoisting, trimming and reefing both upwind (main, genoas, and jibs) and downwind sails (poled out headsails, spinnakers, gennakers and code 0’s (subject to weather). View gallery
Use of PDF’s (Personal Flotation Devices), PLB’s (Personal Locator Beacons), safety tethers, dan buoy’s, storm drogue, liferaft and any other equipment required to ensure you remain safe in all conditions. View gallery
Step aboard Silverfern, a sleek and spacious sailing yacht crafted for comfort, camaraderie, and coastal exploration. Whether you're navigating hidden bays, sharing stories over dinner on deck, or trimming sails on an offshore leg, Silverfern offers the ideal balance of relaxation and hands-on adventure. With warm hospitality, inviting living spaces, and a spirit of discovery at its core, every journey on Silverfern feels like coming home—only at sea.
You can fly directly into Nadi Airport in Fiji to join the yacht. Vuda Marina is a 25 minute can ride from the Airport.
13 Sep 2025
Arrive at the vessel in Fiji by 3pm
Crew training and safety familiarisation
Crew welcome dinner
14 Sep 2025
Clear Customs
Depart Vuda Marina around 12pm
14 - 17 Sep 2025
Sail to Port Vila, Vanuatu
17 Sep 2025
Arrive at Yachting World Marina in Vanuatu by midday
Clear Customs and Bio-security
18 Sep 2025
Day ashore in Vanuatu if Customs formalities completed
19 Sep 2025
Depart Vanuatu from Bauerfield International Airport (20 minute cab ride from marina
Inclusions
Your crew package includes; all meals onboard, accommodation onboard, your Ocean Sailing Expeditions crew shirt, marina fees, the use of a PFD (personal floatation device), PLB (personal locator beacon), and a safety tether. Your bedding, a pillow and towel are also included along with suncream.
Exclusions
Your crew package excludes; meals and accommodation ashore, flights and transport to and from departure and arrival ports, alcohol, toiletries, clothing and wet weather gear. Its always recommended that you book flights with date flexibility incase of unforeseen changes due to weather or schedules.
Eligibility
You will need to complete a 5-hour online or 2-day Sea Safety and Survival Training Course or equivalent at least 1 month prior.
Accommodation
If you plan to fly in a day earlier, or stay onboard the night after we return to port, an extra night's accommodation is available onboard, prior to departure and/or after arrival as an add-on, for $100 per person, per night. This can be purchased through your We Travel account during the booking process or prior to departure.
Accommodation options if you want to stay ashore either side of trip: AirBNB, Booking.com, Wotif & HomeAway.
Wholesale accommodation rates Your crew package includes to accommodation ashore, at the First Landing Resort at exclusive Ocean Sailing Expeditions, discounted wholesale rates, after arrival in Fiji. Add extra days to your Fiji experience and extend your break or book your family in while your on the ocean. Information for this will be sent out following registration.
Book and pay
Click Book Now button above to secure your place. Choose from Pay in Full or deposit options. Direct debit from bank account, debit card or credit card options available. Pay in the currency of your choice.
Personalise your payment plan
If you want to set up a payment plan, contact us here and let us know your desired deposit (minimum 10% required) and your preferred payment. You can make up to 18 payments, for the balance. You can choose the frequency and customise each payment amount.
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Reserve your place onboard today, with no obligation. We’ll send the confirmation details, itinerary, deposit invoice and be sure to answer all your questions, while you finalise your plans before confirming. Reserve here.
100% cancellation guarantee
If you book and then cancel prior to an event, for any reason, 100% of your payment will be issued as a credit, that you can apply to any future event/s. For a full refund of sailing trip, flights and hotel costs, we recommend travel insurance. View Terms & Conditions.
Members
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